Background
Anderson, David Poole was born on May 6, 1929 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of Robert P. and Josephine (David) Anderson.
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David Poole Anderson
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Bachelor in English Literature, Holy Cross College, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1951.
Career
Sports writer, Brooklyn Eagle, 1951-1955;sports writer, New York Journal-American, 1955-1966;sports writer, New York Times, since 1966.
Connections
Married Maureen Ann Young, October 24, 1953. Children: Stephen, Mark, Mary Jo, Jean Marie.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
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Named to National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame, 1990, New York Sports Museum and Hall of Fame, 1991, International Boxing Hall of Fame, 2008. Recipient Evangelical Presbyterian Dutton award for best magazine sports story, 1965, Evangelical Presbyterian Dutton award for best sports feature story of the year, 1972, National Fleischer award for excellence in boxing journalism, Boxing Writer's Association America, 1973, Pulitzer prize for distinguished commentary, 1981, Red Smith award for distinguished sports column writing, Associated Press Sports Editors, 1994, Professional Golf Association of America Lifetime Achievement award journalism, 1998, McCann Memorial award for distinguished pro football reporting, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1998, William D. Richardson award, Golf Writers Association America, 2003, Peter Kihss award, Society of Silurians, 2003, Distinguished Service award, Metropolitan Golf Association, 2007.Named to National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame, 1990, New York Sports Museum and Hall of Fame, 1991, International Boxing Hall of Fame, 2008. Recipient Evangelical Presbyterian Dutton award for best magazine sports story, 1965, Evangelical Presbyterian Dutton award for best sports feature story of the year, 1972, National Fleischer award for excellence in boxing journalism, Boxing Writer's Association America, 1973, Pulitzer prize for distinguished commentary, 1981, Red Smith award for distinguished sports column writing, Associated Press Sports Editors, 1994, Professional Golf Association of America Lifetime Achievement award journalism, 1998, McCann Memorial award for distinguished pro football reporting, Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1998, William D. Richardson award, Golf Writers Association America, 2003, Peter Kihss award, Society of Silurians, 2003, Distinguished Service award, Metropolitan Golf Association, 2007.